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Classifying Workers: A Guide to Employee vs. Independent Contractor Status

May
6
2025
Tue, May 6 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Online
Facilitated by Southern Colorado SBDC
Topic: Managing Employees

Make sure you do it right. This essential HR training will walk you through the legal and practical differences between independent contractors and employees, so you can protect your business and stay compliant with confidence.

In this session, you’ll learn:

  • Why do we care how is an Employee or Independent Contractor classified?
  • In the news
  • Colorado and Federal Guidelines
  • Factors to Consider
  • Consequences of Misclassification
  • Best Practices for Classification

About the instructor from OnePoint Comprehensive HR Solutions:

For three decades, Bob Stegall has dedicated his career to empowering small business owners throughout the mountain states and beyond. He provides comprehensive human capital management solutions encompassing payroll and human resources,.  Bob's journey began in 2008 as a Payroll Specialist, leading to significant roles including Enterprise Sales Leader for the nation’s largest payroll provider and  Regional Payroll Market Sales Manager for Wells Fargo, where he was recognized twice as National Manager of the Year.  Bob holds a Bachelor's in Communications from Illinois State University, along with his Fundamental Payroll Certificate (FPC) and Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designations from the American Payroll Institute. Actively involved in his community, Bob serves as the Board President for Healthy Child Care Colorado. In his personal time, Bob and his wife Shelly are avid travelers of Europe, enthusiastic supporters of the Arizona Cardinals, and active participants in a billiards league.

Thank you to our Go Loco for Local Small Business Week Premier Sponsor Vectra Bank and our Driving Sponsor CHFA for helping make these classes free!


Fee: No Cost

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